Welcome to the podcast where we discuss All Things Maputo Protocol!
Over here, we’re obsessed with the Maputo Protocol, which is the African Union’s women’s rights treaty and is one of, if not the most, comprehensive in the world. In each episode, we explore the various articles and the progress, challenges and opportunities in implementing them.
Join us as we sit down with various SOAWR Members from around the continent to springboard your knowledge of the Protocol.
Episodes
Series 2 - ACT to End Violence Against Women
This 6-part series is supported by ACT, a UN Women initiative funded by the European Union that is focused on enhancing advocacy, building coalitions, and promoting feminist action to end violence against women in East and Southern Africa.
Stay tuned for more episodes coming soon!
Episode 2 - A New Strategy to End Violence Against Women: Influencing with Impact?
In our second episode, Gicuku Karugu and Michelle Tuva of Equality Now join SOAWR’s host Grace Marwa-Pattison to explore an emerging and innovative strategy to end Violence Against Women in Africa: the rise of meaningful influencing and content-creation. We also hear from award-winning influencer Nthanda Manduwi from Malawi! Join us in discussing the advantages of influencer advocacy and what this can actually look like in practice.
Mentioned Resources:
- Read the Maputo Protocol
- #StopTheCount
- Maputo Protocol Unpacked: A Toolkit for Young Change-makers
Follow:
- SOAWR: TikTok, LinkedIn, Twitter/X & Facebook
- Equality Now Africa: website, LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter/X, Facebook
- Nthanda Manduwi: website, Twitter/X, Instagram & Facebook
Other Sources:
- ‘Male social embeddedness and intimate partner violence perpetration in Tanzania: A cross-sectional study of young Tanzanian men’ (2024) Brambilla, R., Mshana, G., Mosha, N., Malibwa, D., & Stöckl, H., available on PubMed
Episode 1 - Beyond Paper Promises: Ending Violence Against Women in Kenya
In our foundational episode, Faith Khalayi of COVAW joins SOAWR’s host Grace Marwa-Pattison to explore Article 4 of the Maputo Protocol and the extent to which it has been implemented in Kenya – Are laws alone sufficient? What can we learn from the recent nation-wide protests against rising rates of femicide? Where do we go from here?
Mentioned Resources:
- Kenya GBV Toll Free Line: 0800 720 553
- Read the Maputo Protocol
- SOAWR’s website
- COVAW’s website
Other Sources:
Series 1 - Invest in the Maputo Protocol, Accelerate Progress
Join us for our three-part International Women’s Day/Month series, exploring 2024’s theme of ‘Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress’.
Episode 3 - Article 22: Special Protection of Elderly Women
In this episode, Samia Melki of Kadirat joins host Grace Marwa-Pattison to explore Article 22 of the Maputo Protocol and where further investment is needed to attain the unique rights of Elderly Women, particularly in Northern Africa.
Episode 2 - Article 5(b): Elimination of FGM
In this episode, Francis Selasini of NAFGEM Tanzania joins host Grace Marwa-Pattison to explore Article 5(b) of the Maputo Protocol and where further investment is needed to see the end of the harmful practice of FGM.
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Episode 1 - Article 9: Women's Right to Participation in the Political and Decision-Making Process
In this episode, Naomi Ndifon of Make Every Woman Count (MEWC) joins host Grace Marwa-Pattison to explore Article 9 of the Maputo Protocol and where further investment is needed to see more women more meaningfully involved in political and decision-making processes.
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